Groundbreaking ECHO model at ‘tipping point’ of acceptance A global telementoring program training GPs in underserved areas is seeing major growth in Australia, with the RACGP and many hospitals signing up.
GPs outraged at suggestion of inadequate expertise GPs have expressed anger and disbelief at ‘offensive’ claims they are not sufficiently skilled to provide end-of-life care.
How will a changing nation affect Australia’s GPs? Social researcher Mark McCrindle outlines how demographics and technology will impact healthcare delivery.
Voluntary assisted dying and the role of the GP With assisted dying debates taking place in parliaments around the country, the question now is: What does it mean for GPs?
Call to action on medical AI Dr Martin Seneviratne wants GPs to help ‘shape a fledgling field’ in medical artificial intelligence.
RACGP President champions advocacy efforts to open GP19 Dr Harry Nespolon this morning welcomed more than 1700 delegates to the annual conference in Adelaide.
Rural–urban healthcare gulf still wide: AIHW The health gap between Australia’s cities, regions and remote areas remains wide, according to new data from the AIHW.
RACGP CEO steps down, leaving significant legacy The RACGP’s longstanding Chief Executive Zena Burgess has resigned after 12 years at the helm.
Autonomous pharmacist prescribing off the table – but no barriers to restricted models The Pharmacy Board of Australia has found no obstacles to collaborative prescribing alongside medical professionals, and structured prescribing where pharmacists have limited authorisation.